“It's a terminal loss of influence for the shareholders of the London Stock exchange, ... They get an 18.5 percent stake in a tightly controlled company. In addition, it does nothing for them as a customers.”
“In particular, her knowledge of European and global operations will be of immense value to the Exchange as we widen and strengthen the scope of our European business.”
“OM has failed to address the serious concerns we have raised about their technology, financial track record and ownership control and governance, ... two unattractive alternatives: either even more shares of uncertain value or cash and even less influence.”
